Suppose you’re writing a report, and you’re suggesting some steps to take going forward. You have a long list of things people need to do, but one stands out. So you save it for the end of the list. Can you say “Most importantly” before that last list item? It is correct to say “most …
If you’ve ever met up with someone after not seeing them for a while, you’ve probably asked, “How is everything?” to find out if anything important has happened that you should know about. This article explores whether or not it’s correct to ask, “How is everything?” It is correct to say, “How is everything?” to …
You gently place your groceries upon the conveyor belt and make eye contact with the cashier. She asks, “How are you doing?” What does this question mean, and what is a proper response? It is correct to say, “How are you doing?” to ask someone how their life is going, how they are feeling, or …
There are times when we are talking to someone, and it is not clear exactly what they are trying to say. We need more details to help us understand them. There are many ways we can ask for more information, and “How do you mean?” is one way we can ask them to explain. It …
Comparisons are a great way to express yourself descriptively. For example, instead of saying, “That is a big ship,” you might say, “That ship is bigger than a whale.” So, when it comes to the adjective “angry,” is it correct to say “more angry” when making a comparison? It is incorrect to say “more angry.” …
Monday through Friday? Work. Saturday and Sunday? Free time! It’s what we all hope for, even if your schedule doesn’t reflect that pattern. Either way, when we rejoin our friends at work or in school on Mondays, we like knowing what they did without us. So it seems right to ask, “How was your weekend?” …